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Drought disaster declaration issued for northeastern Minnesota

07/29/2021 10:54 PM

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a drought disaster declaration in northeastern and north-central Minnesota, just over a week after issuing a similar declaration for northwestern Minnesota.

Firefighters in Cloquet responded to a report of a grass fire near the skateboard park at 420 14th Street at 1:19 p.m. on Monday.

Crews called to grass fires in Cloquet

Judge: Sheriff must stop blocking property used by pipeline foes

Gypsy Moth treatments in the Northland this week

One Lake Venoah resident is healing through gardening

Update: Missing Cloquet teen found safely

The Cloquet Police Department says a teen who had been reported missing has been found and is safe.

Cloquet garage destroyed in fire

A garage in Cloquet was destroyed in a fire on Saturday night, the Cloquet Area Fire District said in a Monday morning news release.

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Cloquet Fire Department gives away 150 life jackets

Oak wilt confirmed in Crow Wing County

Bemidji Police investigate hit and run

Bemidji Police are investigating a hit and run incident Tuesday morning

MDA to Fight Gypsy Moths in Duluth, Cloquet on Tuesday

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will treat areas in Cloquet and Duluth to prevent gypsy moth infestation. Aerial treatments to begin as early as 5:00 a.m.

Pet microchipping in Carlton County

Authorities in Carlton County will be holding a pet microchipping event on Sunday, June 27 in Cloquet Veteran's Memorial Park.

One person suffers "severe injuries" in Cloquet apartment fire

One person suffered "severe injuries" in an apartment fire in the Larson Commons Apartments in Cloquet on Sunday morning.

Mille Lacs walleye fishing returns to catch-and-release only

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake has returned to catch-and-release only for the rest of the summer as the DNR has imposed stricter regulations on the lake to boost its struggling walleye population.

The Cloquet arson investigation team has been recertified.

Arson investigation team in Cloquet completes recertification

The Wildcat Sanctuary takes in several animals seized from Tiger King Park

UPDATE: Authorities identify boy killed in ATV accident in Moose Lake Township

Judge weighing disorderly conduct count against former mayor

Lakeville area schools closed due to active threat investigation

Man sentenced to more than 9 years in prison for shooting on Fond du Lac Reservation

DNR launches My Minnesota Outdoor Adventure

The Cass County Sheriff's office says a 1-year-old boy has died in a house fire early Friday morning.

Child dies in house fire in Cass County

Early taste of MN State Fair coming in three weeks

MN Senate approves voter ID bill

It'll soon be time to gear up for the MN State Fair again.

MN State Fair appears to be a go

3rd Minnesota child dies from COVID-19 complications, according to MDH.

MN child dies from COVID-19 complications

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New artisan market holds grand opening in Duluth

The Hillside Makers Market held its grand opening Friday in Duluth.

Duluth crews responding to water main break at 43rd Ave E and Tioga St Alley in Duluth

Costco construction continuing as planned, opening in the fall of 2021

Costco construction continues on Haines and West Arrowhead Road.

Duluth Police Department begins new community outreach program

Do you need to wear a mask again? Health officials weigh in

Wednesday Night at the Races canceled tonight

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A mama bear and her cub dig through trash near Observation Rd.

Food Storage Order issued for the Superior National Forest

To protect bears in the Superior National Forest, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a Food Storage Order has been issued.

Two federally charged in April drug bust by Hibbing PD

K9 Chase was deployed for a narcotics search and alerted other officers to the presence of drugs in an April traffic stop in Hibbing

Drought disaster declaration issued for northeastern Minnesota

Grand Rapids is feeling the ripple effects of Monday night’s storm

Still several power outages for Monday's storms

Police looking for driver in overnight pursuit, crash

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